Wisconsin AM News Summary
Evers says 'no' to Trump SNAP pullback (MADISON) A one-word response from Tony Evers. “No.” That from the Democratic governor on Sunday, after the Trump Administration suggested Wisconsin should return FoodShare payments to the federal government. On Saturday,...
Wisconsin PM News Summary
Woman found dead is mother of nonverbal boy found wandering streets (MILWAUKEE) A Milwaukee woman whose young son was found wandering the city’s streets in the early morning hours was found dead Wednesday morning. Milwaukee police located 31-year-old A’Nya Raymond...
Feeding Wisconsin preparing for loss of federal Foodshare funding
The federal SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps individuals and families buy food. It aids 700,000 people in Wisconsin, including 300,000 children, and is known here as Foodshare. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services administers some $114 million in federal funding through the USDA, which will be unavailable in November if the government shutdown continues. WRN’s Bob Hague spoke with Feeding Wisconsin Executive Director Jackie Anderson about what that will mean for Wisconsin’s food banks and food shelve, as well as what Foodshare recipients need to know, and how to help.
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It’s offense against defense as #2 Michigan hosts #10 Wisconsin in Big Ten hockey action this weekend in Ann Arbor – The Packers continue getting ready for their Monday night NFL matchup against Philadelphia – The Bucks host the Bulls in game 1 of the NBA Cup – The 24th ranked Badgers host Northern Illinois in men’s college hoops action tonight.
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The Packers are getting ready for The Philadelphia Eagles and the “Tush Push” on Monday night.